What Is ‘Shift Lock’ On An Automatic Transmission, And How Do You Use It?

Modern vehicles with automatic transmissions typically have a ‘shift lock’ feature to prevent unintentionally moving the gearshift lever from park (P) to reverse (R). The shift lock is a small button in the gear selector that drivers have to press when selecting gears. In most cases, the shift lock works with the brake pedal, a safety feature that prevents passengers from fiddling with the gear stick and mitigating unnecessary accidents. As such, the driver has to press the brake

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